doomsayer

English

/ˈduːmˌseɪ.ə/, /ˈdumˌseɪ.ɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • One who makes dire predictions about the future; one who predicts doom.

Etymology

Compound from English doom (judgement) + English sayer.

Origin

English

sayer

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